Roosevelt Junior Class to Present For Pete's Sake
Hobbs wins county track honors as Roosevelt prepares two showings this afternoon at 1 30 and tonight at 8 00 for the junior class play For Pete's Sake a gay romantic comedy. Admission 10 cents children 85 cents adults. Cast includes Peter Pepperdine Bob Roberts Aunt Sarah Pepperdine Iola Cain Nadine Clarkston Melba Latimer Peggy Clarkston Elaine Horne Georgia Clarkston Virginia Melvina Platts June Gafford Muggsy Mugglethorpe Dear Mugglethorp Howard Connor Dupont Darby G D Cathey Banker Bolivar Earl Hedrick Jasmine Mary Luddeth Bill Bradshaw Bryan Witcher with Miss Holland directing and Jimmie Collins as stage manager.
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Roosevelt Theater
Mer
Peggy Clarkston
Elaine Horne
Georgia Clarkston
Virginia Melvina Platts
June Gafford
Muggsy Mugglethorpe
Lester Stretch
Dear
Mugglethorp
Howard Con
Dupont Darby
G. D. Cathey
Bolivar—Earl Hedrick
Jasmine
Mary L. Suddath
Bill Bradshaw
Bryan Witcher
Young Democrats Banquet Honors Jefferson Day Guest
Mr and Mrs J M Dun Wham and Mr and Mrs G T Harris attended the Lovington Young Democrats banquet Saturday evening honoring Jefferson Day with Senator Kaylor Julien as guest of honor.
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G. T. Harris
Young Democrats
Lovington
Kaylor Julien
Editor comments on public issues and dog fight ban
The editor laments low attention to public matters while predicting a light vote in the school consolidation election. A new dog fighting ban pleases pet lovers, with a cautionary note about a personal protection clause. Will Robinson continues writing as a hobby, though not reflecting the paper's policy.
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Robinson
Carlyle Quote on Over Production Reimagined for Today
A compressed reflection attributes 1843 ideas to Thomas Carlyle about over production and unsteady wages. The text envisions naked workers starving due to market saturation, noting surplus shirts corn and loaves and mocks burning warehouses as a revolutionary gesture against economic excess.
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Thomas Carlyle
Ion
Easter Egg Hunt Saturday Morning in Hobbs
Jackson Horne Grocery and the Rig and Rex theaters host a free Easter egg hunt Saturday at 9 30 AM for Hobbs children. Meet at the Rig theater for a short comedy program while eggs are hidden near the business district. The child finding the most eggs will win a family pass to Sunday’s show.
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Jackson -Horne Grocery
Rig and
Rex
Hobbs
Community
Rig Theater
Town Trustees to Meet Tonight at Town Hall
The Town Trustees will meet at Town Hall this evening starting at 7 30. The scheduled session will cover local matters and governance.
Dog fighting banned by city council ordinance
The city council unanimously passed an ordinance prohibiting dog fights cock fights badger fights and fights between any dumb animals for profit or amusement. It imposes fines from 26 to 100 dollars and jail terms of 10 to 30 days or both. The ordinance takes effect April 24.
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Board of Trustees
Easter Services at Community Churches Offer Baptism and Cantata
Methodist church opens with Sunday school admission of children and Lord's Supper. Infant baptism at 11 o'clock worship, open to Presbyterian and Episcopalian families. Call 336 for details. Easter message by pastor. Evening cantata Christ, the Victor at the High School gym performed by a community choir. all invited.
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Christ
Cutting Granted Month To Answer Charges
Washington reports Senator Cutting has been given 30 days from April 10 to file an answer to election contest proceedings filed by former New Mexico Representative Dennis Chavez. The Senate Elections Committee had earlier given Chavez 10 days to amend the petition after striking an allocation of unlawful expenditures by Cutting or his family. The committee overruled Cutting's motion for dismissal of the contest.
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Washington
George
D-Ga
Senate Elections Committee
Cutting
New Mexico
Dennis Chavez
Chavez
Veterans of Foreign Wars Initiate New Members at Meeting
At the regular Veterans of Foreign Wars gathering held Monday night at Legion Hall several new members were initiated and applications for membership were approved Morris Lippman post commander urged ex service men to leave their applications with an official to recruit charter members for the post
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Legion Hall
Morris Lippman
Gypsy Luncheon Club Honors Members at Mrs LaFaven Home
Mrs Lester LaFaven hosts Gypsy Luncheon Club at Gypsy Camp home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Neil Marks wins high scorer and Mrs M Collins tops guests. Special guests include Mrs Collins Pete Hooper and H D Pate. Members present include Mrs A P Terrill Neil Marks Carl Cummings A McIntyre W Jackson Earl Cunningham Harry Miller Ted Rakestraw and V Harris.
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Lester LaFaven
Neil Marks
Secoor
M. Collins
Mmes. Collins
Pete Hooper
H. D. Pate
Mmes
A. P. Terrill
Carl Cummings
A. McIntyre
W. Jackson
Earl Cunningham
Harry Miller
Ted Rakestraw
V. Harris
Ace High Club Easter Party Hosted by Mrs Wilson Norman
Mrs Wilson Norman entertained the Ace High Club Monday afternoon with an Easter themed gathering. Tal lies table covers and refreshments accentuated the decor while prizes were awarded for high score to Mrs Moberly and the cut prize to Mrs Nolan. Attending guests included Mrs Sam Nolan Mrs Pete Hooper Mrs Johnny Watson Mr Dick Gilli land Mr Lonnie Thompson and Mrs Moberly.
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Wilson Norman
Ace High Club
Moberly
Nolan
Mmes
Sam Nolan
Pete Hooper
Johnny Watson
Dick Gilliland
Lonnie Thompson
Birthday Party Honoring Mrs L E Lake
Mrs Dan Lake hosted a T E L class birthday party for Mrs L E Lake yesterday afternoon. After social hour refreshments were served to Mmes John Cocin Alma Goodwin G T Brown E L Bostick Z A McMillan A T Coleman W L Bass S E Manning J C Hughes and Messrs Dan E Lake L E Lake Dannie Lou Lake the honoree and the hostess S:
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Dan Lake
L. E. Lake
Mmes
John Cocin
Alma Goodwin
G. T. Brown
E. L. Bostick
Z. A. McMillan
A. T. Coleman
W. L. Bass
S. E. Manning
J. C. Hughes
Messrs
Dan E. Lake
Mr and Mrs Jim Murray Jr Return From Arlington Downs Trip
Mr and Mrs Jim Murray Sr returned Tuesday from Oklahoma via Fort Worth where they attended Arlington Downs and enjoyed a two weeks visit.
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Jim Murray, Sr
Oklahoma
Fort Worth
Arlington Downs
Methodist Bake Sale and Bazaar at Jackson Horne and Goodwins
A bake sale hosted by the Methodist church at Jackson Horne on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning will be held alongside a bazaar at Goodwins during the same hours. Local shoppers are invited to browse and purchase baked goods and crafts. Proceeds support church programs.
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Jackson Horne
Model
Goodwin’s
Good Will Trippers Visit Hobbs Today
About 75 members of the Odessa and Andrews civic clubs will visit Hobbs this morning at 11 o'clock. The motor caravan is making a goodwill tour of this section. The visitors will give a band concert on the streets immediately after their arrival and remain until 12 15. Hobbs business men will welcome the delegation at the justice of the peace office.
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Odessa
Andrews
Hobbs
Office of the Justice of the Peace
Woodmen Circle Ice Cream Supper Held at Oil Field Hall
The Woodmen Circle met Friday night at 7 30 in the Oil Field Workers Hall with Naomi B McAnally of Roswell in charge. Arthur Taylor gave the welcome and Naomi B McAnally delivered the response. O C Goodwin spoke on the importance of insurance. Mrs Hayes played guitar solos and Laverne Jones read Daddy Kissed the Cook. Rev Johnson gave the closing address and the gathering enjoyed a delicious ice cream supper. The next district program will be at Roswell on April 19 with Hobbs plans to send a delegation and participate in radio program.
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Woodmen
Oil Field Workers’ Hall
Naomi B. McAnally
Roswell
Arthur Taylor
Naomi B.mcanally
O. C. Goodwin
Mrs. Hayes
Reading
Laverne Jones
Rev. Johnson
Hobbs
H. J. Parks
Board of Trustees
Registration Board For Voters
Broadway
G. J. Tripp
W. A. Bond
Leo Conner
Pioneer Radio
Fred Langeyer
Guy Rowe
J. E. Cherry
Taylor
J. B. Adams
Mr. Warner
Ragin
Adam Long
S. A. Scott
Horace Gibson
Mrs Caylor and Miss Avertt Return From Hot Springs
Mrs. A Caylor and Miss Bee Avertt returned Friday from Hot Springs New Mexico where they had been vacationing the past three weeks.
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Mrs. A. Caylor
Miss Bee Avertt
Hot Springs
N. M
Mc Nealy Couple Welcome 7-Pound Daughter at Seminole Courts
Mr and Mrs J D Mc Nealy of Seminole Courts announce the birth of a seven pound daughter born yesterday morning.
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J. D. McNealy
Seminole Courts
Miss Buela Dowell Undergoes Operation For Empyema
Miss Buela Dowell underwent an operation Monday for empyema and is reported doing nicely.
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Buela Dowell
Mrs Bruce Nesbitt Visits Fort Worth Relative Farewell
Mrs Bruce Nesbitt, who has been visiting in Fort Worth the past three weeks, returned Suntay.
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Bruce Nesbitt
Fort Worth
Suntay
Pasch Suffering Hand Laceration Improves Steadily
EK. J. Pasch suffered a severe hand laceration Friday and is now improving steadily following the injury.
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EK. J. Pasch
Lyle Mangel Taken To General Hospital For Knee Injury
Lyle Mangel was transported to the General Hospital Sunday with a knee injury.
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Lyle Mangel
General Hospital
Bedford Couple Welcome 8 Pound Son
Mr and Mrs A J Bedford announce the birth of an eight pound son born yesterday.
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A. J. Bedford
Mrs Bob Inglish and children visit Odessa weekend
Mrs Bob Inglish and her children spent the weekend in Odessa with Mr Inglish, sharing time with relatives and sightseeing around the city.
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Bob Inglish
Odessa
Mr. Inglish
Billy Sudderth Returns Home for Easter Holidays
Billy Sudderth arrived home from Lubbock Thursday for the Easter holidays.
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Billy Sudderth
Lubbock
Vote for School Consolidation in Hobbs
Hobbs and New Hobbs voters go to the polls on April 30 to decide on consolidating the two adjoining school districts. Most patrons favor consolidation. sponsors hope for a centrally located high school near the recreation park and retaining current schools as ward schools to improve buildings and equipment.
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Hobbs
New Hobbs
Recreation Park
Brannon and Stanley Visit Harden Hotel This Week
W. E. Brannon and J. D. Stanley of the Paul Revere Life Insurance Co. are visiting the Harden hotel this week for business meetings and networking with local agents.
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W. E. Brannon
J. D. Stanley
The
Paul RevereLife Insurance Co
Harden Hotel
Roswell Visit By Mr and Mrs Terrell
Mr Allen P Terrell and his wife visited Roswell on Saturday, stopping to tour local sites and meet residents during their weekend trip.
Hobbs Teams Dominate Lea County Inter scholastic Meet
Hobbs track and field squads swept the Lea County interscholastic meet with 184 points. Hobbs star Hamilton Walker led with 22 points, winning the high jump, pole vault and half mile, while Gerald Gafford and N. A. Brackom also triumphed in several events. Tatum and Lovington followed in standings as Prairie View trailed, with multiple Hobbs athletes scoring in sprints and relays.
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Hobbs
Tatum
Lovington N
Prairieview
Hennington
Hamilton Walker
Walker
Gerald Gafford
N. A. Brackom
Johnny Hynd
Gafford
Brekom
Hynd
Fletcher
Young Demos Honor Birth of Jefferson Day in Lovington
The Young Democrats of Lea County held a banquet at the Commercial Hotel on April 13 to celebrate Jefferson Day. About fifty plates were served as State Senator Taylor Julian of Tucumcari spoke on Jeffersonian history and praised the current state and national administrations led by Governor Clyde Tingley and President Roosevelt.
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Clyde Tingley
Roosevelt
Lovington
Morrison's Store Opens Tomorrow in Hooper Building
The Morrison 5c to $1.00 store will open for business in the Hooper building on Carlsbad street tomorrow under the management of Mr. Sawyer. Formal opening is set for Saturday April 27.
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Morrison
Hooper Building
Carlsbad Street
Sawyer
Miss Georgia Vanbibber Heads to Amarillo for Short Trip
Miss Georgia Vanbibber will depart Saturday for Amarillo where she plans to spend several days visiting friends and sightseeing in the city.
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Georgia Vanbibber
Amarillo
Mr and Mrs Bill Clark Return From Houston Visit
Mr and Mrs Bill Clark returned Sunday from a weeklong visit in Houston where they toured local sites and visited friends.
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Bill Clark
Houston
Capitan Oil Drilling Deepens Turner No. 2 Depth
The Capitan Oil Co. reports Turner No. 2 well is actively drilling this morning at a depth of 8285 feet, continuing exploration operations.
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The
Capitan Oil Co
Turner No. 2
Jobe and Rollins Visit Clovis on Thursday
C W Jobe and Fred Rollins spent Thursday in Clovis on business.
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C. W. Jobe
Fred Rollins
Clovis
Vivian Phillips Recovers Nicely After Thoracic Operation
Vivian Phillips shows steady improvement following surgery for empyema. Doctors report her condition as favorable and expect continued progress with standard post operative care.
The People’s Forum Reader Opinions Policy Note
The News invites reader opinions on local matters in this signed column. Articles will not be printed without a name unless the writer requests anonymity and signs the piece. If anonymity is requested the name will be omitted.
So The People May Know A Hobbs Mayor Letter Critique
A reader railes against Hobbs mayor Mr Gay for an unreadable letter in The Hobbs News. The writer accuses the mayor of apology propaganda and avoidance of detailing the Trustees controversy. They question a deed of trust selling Hobbs gas system to the city for 135000 dollars and note omitted discussion at a city meeting.
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Gay
Hobbs News
New Hobbs
Hobbs
Rt Ie
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